The land around Chengdu has put on a fresh round of floral display of all kinds of flowers as the temperature goes up, all in various colors, sizes, shapes and maybe scents, making a new attraction of the season to outing fans and shutterbugs who flock the numerous parks and scenic spots around the city.

And here we recommend several sites for flower appreciation that are easily accessible by metro lines.

Jinsha Site Museum

Areas around the museum, which houses amazing archaeological discoveries, are presenting a brilliant sight of plum blossoms.

Address: #227 Qingyang Avenue, Qingyang District

Metro: Line 7, exit C of the Jinsha Site Museum Station

Admission: ¥70/person

Chengdu Botanical Garden

The vast garden is now a colorful sea of flowers and plants of various species, including plum blossoms, crab-apple blossoms, tulips, hyacinths and matthiola incanas.

Address: #1116 Rongdu Avenue, Jinniu District

Metro: Line 3, exit A of the Botanical Garden Station

Admission: ¥10/person

Wangjianglou Park

An agreeable site to appreciate the ancient buildings, exuberant bamboos and the river sight, as well as thousands of plum blossoms on the river bank.

Address: #30 Wangjiang Street, Wuhou District

Metro: Line 2, exit A of the Niuwangmiao Station

Admission: free (The cultural relics site: ¥20/person)

People's Park

A showcase of ordinary life of local people, now also a spot to appreciate the plum blossoms and various other flowers.

Address: #8 Xiaonan Street, Qingyang District

Metro: Line 2, exit A of the People's Park Station

Admission: free

Tazishan Park

With a 13-storey pagoda and other attractions, the park is surrounded by lush vegetation, where people can enjoy a picturesque view.